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Hillsborough: 30 Years On
Last Monday, the fifteenth of April, saw the thirtieth anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, when what should have been an enjoyable day out for thousands of football fans turned into a horrific and avoidable catastrophe that saw ninety-six people dead … Continue reading
2018 World Cup: It’s Coming Home (But Only Metaphorically)
The 2018 World Cup in Russia has just ended with France deservedly taking home the trophy, twenty years after they won it for the first time. Like much of the tournament, the final match between France and Croatia was a … Continue reading
2018 World Cup: How’s It Going So Far?
For nearly three weeks now, much of my free time has revolved around watching – or at least keeping an eye on – the World Cup. While commitments have kept me from watching as much football as I’d like, I’ve … Continue reading
2018 World Cup predictions
It’s funny to think that at the time of the last World Cup, this blog was just six months old. I can’t believe so much time has passed. But here we are again! I’m looking forward to some great football … Continue reading
Preston North End vs Arsenal
Due to financial considerations, I haven’t been to see Preston North End play for a while. However, a ticket unexpectedly became available to see them play Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup, so I took the … Continue reading
A Letter To My Future Self, To Be Read Before The 2018 World Cup
Hello 2018 Richard, This is yourself from two years ago speaking. I hope that life has been treating you well. I hope that Britain’s recent decision to leave the EU has not left you scrabbling for survival in a dystopian … Continue reading
Euro 2016 Predictions!
Two years after England failed to make it out of the group stage of the 2014 World Cup, our football team is back again for the 2016 UEFA European Championship in France! My memories of previous European Championships are not … Continue reading
Preston North End vs AFC Bournemouth
Work has been pretty hectic lately, so I took some time to chill out by watching Preston North End play AFC Bournemouth in the third round of the League Cup. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been the best start to this Championship … Continue reading
Preston North End vs Middlesbrough
The weekend of a new football season – where does the time go? And after four seasons away, Preston North End were back in the Championship, one tier below the Premier League! The first season after you get promoted, perhaps … Continue reading
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Colchester United vs Preston North End
Short version: I am absolutely fuming. Long version: I was very pleased to hear that Preston North End’s final game against Colchester United would be on Sky Sports; it would certainly be better than repeatedly checking the stats on my … Continue reading
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